Help ID this Univega Mixte, biopace and downtube shifters?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Help ID this Univega Mixte, biopace and downtube shifters?
Hi,
I need some help with an ID on a bike listed locally that might work well for someone I know. I've tried searching based on some noticeable things, but haven't been successful. I noticed aero levers, downtube shifters, and what look like biopace chainrings. Though, these all might not be original. Help appreciated, thanks!
I need some help with an ID on a bike listed locally that might work well for someone I know. I've tried searching based on some noticeable things, but haven't been successful. I noticed aero levers, downtube shifters, and what look like biopace chainrings. Though, these all might not be original. Help appreciated, thanks!
#2
Still learning
Don't do any brain damage, the bike is a deal at it's asking price of $75 if it is a chromoly frame. Go get it!
#3
Senior Member
I don't think it's common for Mixtes to have down tube shifters, so that makes it interesting. Maybe a "sports touring" model. I'm not much help but $75 is a great deal in my market.
#4
Insane Bicycle Mechanic
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: other Vancouver
Posts: 9,808
Mentioned: 34 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 785 Post(s)
Liked 687 Times
in
366 Posts
It's tough to tell from the photo, but I'm going to guess it's a mongrel. The wheels appear to be '90's "aero" profile, but the shifters, crank, and brake levers say mid-'80's. It still might work fine together. For $75 I'd take the risk, but I'd be prepared to do major mechanical work if something is wonky.
__________________
Jeff Wills
Comcast nuked my web page. It will return soon..
Jeff Wills
Comcast nuked my web page. It will return soon..
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SkUNkay
Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
20
07-27-16 07:01 AM